National gender equality action plan 2022-2026

Abstract

The National Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) is developed in complete fulfilment of the requirements under Article 42 of the Gender Equality Act (Law No. 18/2016). The GEAP also intends to respond to the state obligations under international human rights instruments Maldives is party to, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the government’s manifesto. The GEAP is a framework which will enable state actors, private sector organisations, and gender advocates to translate the Gender Equality Act and Policy into actions. The GEAP is a derivative of the National Gender Policy, which outlines the vision, mission, guiding principles, policy goals, and strategies to attain gender equality in the Maldives, and was endorsed in September 2019. This document outlines the Government of the Maldives’ policy targets and strategies pertaining to gender equality for the five-year period 2022–2026. It sets out realistic strategic goals that would help achieve key milestones in national policy priority areas, as well as fulfilling international commitments regarding gender equality, including those under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).